HeyRuaHow to say “Italian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Iodáilis
- English:
- Italian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ID-aw-lish” /ˈɪd̪ˠaːlʲɪʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- Iodáilise, na hIodáilise (e.g. múinteoir Iodáilise, Italian teacher)
What does “Iodáilis” mean?
- Italian
- The Italian language, spoken in Italy and parts of Switzerland.Also: Italian language.
Other Irish words for Italian: Iodálach (Italian)
“Iodáilis” with the article
Here is Iodáilis after the article (an t-alt).
“Iodáilis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Iodáilis, the Irish word for Italian.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Italian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Italian?
The Irish for Italian is Iodáilis (pronounced “ID-aw-lish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Iodáilis in Irish?
Iodáilis is said like “ID-aw-lish” (IPA /ˈɪd̪ˠaːlʲɪʃ/).
Does Iodáilis have a plural?
No. Iodáilis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Iodáilis sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Iodáilis (the Italian), a hIodáilis (her Italian), a nIodáilis (their Italian).
What is the difference between Iodáilis, Iodáil and Iodálach?
Iodáilis is the Italian language, an Iodáil is Italy, and Iodálach is an Italian person or the adjective Italian.
Do I use the article with Iodáilis?
Usually not after 'tá ... agam' (Tá Iodáilis agam), but it is used in sentences like 'Is teanga álainn í an Iodáilis' and 'san Iodáilis'.
